About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation & Dolly’s Dream

For nearly 25 years, national charity the Alannah & Madeline Foundation (AMF), now also with Dolly’s Dream, has worked to safeguard every child’s right to live free from violence and bullying.

Dolly’s Dream was set up in memory of Dolly Everett, aged 14, who took her own life after an extended period of bullying and cyber bullying. Dolly left behind her parents Tick and Kate and her sister Meg, who are now focused on helping prevent other families from going through the same devastating experience.

The team:

Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. Our values are Act with Courage, Stronger Together, Be Curious, Accountability Matters and Always with Empathy and are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

We support our team to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement.

The role:

Reporting into General Manager Dolly’s Dream, this new full time, 2 year contract role will work closely with the with the broader Dolly's Dream team and the AMF development and communications team. Applicants based in Victoria, NSW or Queensland are encouraged to apply.

You would be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-channel communication strategy.
• Planning, writing and posting compelling content for diverse communications, marketing channels and audiences.
• Managing marketing, communications and campaign plans for program delivery and fundraising activities.
• Coordinating the development and delivery of Dolly's Dream graphic design requirements.
• Producing regular reporting and analysis to inform ongoing social media, marketing and media strategies.

Experience required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related role, with relevant qualifications or work experience in communication, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience working in or with the rural or regional sector.
• Proven ability to develop, execute and review comprehensive communications and marketing plans.
• Demonstrated experience creating content for marketing collateral and digital channels and tracking performance through analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of a CMS (such as WordPress) for web editing, Adobe Creative Suite and online platforms such as MailChimp and Hootsuite.

Please review the position description (which you can access by clicking Apply Now) and ensure you address the 'Knowledge, Experience and Requirements' section in your application.

For further information contact Courtney Towner: [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Manager - Dolly's Dream - Victoria / New South Wales / Queensland enquiry via EthicalJobs

Important - please note:

• We hold the highest commitment to child safety and as such a police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.